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November 9, 2022

I Grew Up 80s | Joy of Decks

Vinyl Van in collaboration with Dorset Museum will open its doors from 7.30 – 10 pm in our iconic Victorian Hall and invite customers to take over the decks, spinning their favorite tunes as part of a special 1980s-themed Joy of Decks event.

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November 4, 2022

Dating the Cerne Abbas Giant | Martin Papworth

In March 2020, in the final week before Covid lockdown, the National Trust excavated four small trenches across the feet and elbows of the Cerne Abbas Giant.

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October 18, 2022

FREE Family Archaeology Workshop

A chance to look at a range of Archaeological material found across Dorset, with Ciorstaidh, Finds Liaison Officer with the Portable Antiquities Team at Dorset Council. This event is FREE of charge.

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Maiden-Castle-Skeletons

October 17, 2022

FREE | Museum After Hours

Join us for an opportunity to explore the Museum at this FREE late opening.

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Maiden-Castle-Skeletons

October 17, 2022

FREE | Museum After Hours

Join us for an opportunity to explore the Museum at this FREE late opening.

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Maiden-Castle-Skeletons

October 17, 2022

FREE | Museum After Hours

Join us for an opportunity to explore the Museum at this FREE late opening.

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Maiden-Castle-Skeletons

October 17, 2022

FREE | Museum After Hours

Join us for an opportunity to explore the Museum at this FREE late opening.

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Maiden-Castle-Skeletons

October 17, 2022

FREE | Museum After Hours

Join us for an opportunity to explore the Museum at this free late opening

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Plants

October 13, 2022

The Secret Lives of Plants | Professor Jonathan Drori

In this copiously illustrated talk, Jonathan Drori brings to life the science, history, culture and folklore of plants by revealing how their worlds are intricately entwined with our own.

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